Dr. David Tharpe, MD
Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a nephrologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tharpe has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prattville Baptist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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35 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 105 Birmingham, AL 35209Make an Appointment
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Dr. Tharpe is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a nephrologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tharpe has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine...read moreNephrology
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Uab In Birmingham, Alabama
Fellowship Hospital, 1977Ala Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1975Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1972
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91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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